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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

ChiroUp

When treating musculoskeletal injuries, chiropractors often face the key question of when to use heat vs ice therapy. When to Use Ice vs Heat for Musculoskeletal Injuries Heat and cold therapy both play valuable roles in managing pain and promoting healing. Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

9,24) To learn more about the physiology of ice and how it helps suppress nerve function, check out our recent chiropractic blog on Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries, or the corresponding chiropractic podcast on Heat vs Cold Therapy for Chiropractic Injury Recovery. 2018 Jan 1;98(1). JMIR dermatology.

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Summit Orthopedics Receives Shoulder Arthroplasty (Shoulder Joint Replacement) Certification by the Joint Commission, becoming the first ASC in Minnesota and the US to achieve the recognition

OrthoSpineNews

This certification is the latest in several other Joint Commission certifications Summit Orthopedics has earned, including Certified in Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement earned in 2017 and Certified in Spine Fusion in 2018. This includes injury prevention, surgical and nonsurgical treatment, and rehabilitation.

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Water: the elixir of life

Musculoskeletal Australia

The importance of water Water lubricates and cushions our joints, aids digestion, prevents constipation, keeps our temperature normal and helps maintain blood pressure. It can also help prevent gout attacks, boost energy levels and fight fatigue. It also makes us feel full, which in turn helps us maintain or lose weight.

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The ROOTS of a Play Based Approach

First Principles of Movement

Pain is still the main reason people seek medical care (3 of the top 10 including osteoarthritis, headaches and back pain) and chronic pain conditions comprise 3 of the top 4 conditions for years lost to disability (including back pain, neck pain and musculoskeletal disorders).

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Originally published April 2018 Many Canadians are curious about the role that chiropractors play in the healthcare system, and what benefit chiropractic care may have to their health. For example, spinal and joint manipulation has been shown to be effective treatment for acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, like back pain.

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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

DCs focus on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine, with the belief that spinal health impacts the nervous system and, consequently, the function of various organs. Multiple Cause of Death 2018–2021. For more information, visit wholisticmatters.com. link] CDC WONDER Database.

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